In 1968 he graduated from the Yerevan Fine Art State College after Terlemezjan. 1975 he graduted from the Yerevan Fine Art and Teatre State Institute. He has partiicipated in republican, all- union and international exibitions since 1980.

He has been a member of Artist’s Union of USSR since 1983.

Since 1995 he has been teaching painting in the Yerevan Academy of Arts. Since 2006- docent ,2011 professor.

Chronology:

1968 — Graduated from the State Yerevan Fine Art Academy

1975 — Graduated from The Theater Institute in Yerevan.

1983 — Since then, Jora Hayrapetyan has taken part in Republican and International Exhibitions.